Judo

When Scott Rice's uncle brought him to what is now the Vernon Hills-based Cohen Brothers Training Centers, operated by brothers Irwin and Steve Cohen in 1982, Rice became a national champion one year later. Rice, now a Lake Bluff resident, took his son, Jack Rice, 6, to meet his old coaches in 2011 and expose the youngster to the sport. Jack Rice won his first national title July 18 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, coached by Aaron and R.J. Cohen, the sons of Irwin Cohen and nephews of Steve Cohen. Cohen Brothers Judo Club has a 35-year history of introducing youngsters to judo, helping many to win trophies and medals as well as picking up life lessons. Aaron and R.J. Cohen took over...

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